Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

31% Tomatometer 164 Reviews 79% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Under cover of night, vampires engage in an age-old battle with their sworn enemies, the Lycans, a clan of violent werewolves. Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire orphaned in the wake of a bloody Lycan attack, works for the vampire clan as a trained killer. When the Lycans take a mysterious interest in Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), an exceptional mortal doctor, Selene struggles to save him from Lucian (Michael Sheen), a ruthless Lycan leader hellbent on ending the vampire bloodline. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Buy Now

Where to Watch

Underworld

Fandango at Home Prime Video Apple TV+

Watch Underworld with a subscription on Apple TV+, rent on Fandango at Home, Prime Video, or buy on Fandango at Home, Prime Video.

Underworld

What to Know

Critics Consensus

Though stylish to look at, Underworld is tedious and derivative.

Read Critics Reviews

Critics Reviews

View All (164) Critics Reviews
Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Nell Minow Common Sense Media Pulpy, punk-ish story with some intense violence. Rated: 3/5 Dec 29, 2010 Full Review Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Empire Magazine In the end, it's more a role-playing game scenario than a plot -- although there someone would have worked out rules that make sense. Rated: 2/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Time Out These vampires have no teeth -- hell, they don't even fly. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review The production and costume designs were clearly labored over, but like any polished exterior that's merely a fragile casing for an empty center, the film waves off character development for skin-tight leather and pouty brooding. Rated: 2/4 Mar 3, 2024 Full Review Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast One wishes that Kate Beckinsale got to have a little more fun as Selene and Kraven is a terrible villain, but the blue-filtered Matrix-rip off (action, costume, gun play) is very welcome. Plus: Nighy is having the absolute best time chewing the scenery. Rated: 3.5/5 Sep 19, 2023 Full Review Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Conspiracies and allegorical angles aside, this sleekly stylized monster mash ends up a big, muddy mess of bad guys: predator versus predator, and the winner takes the human race. Apr 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View All (1000+) audience reviews

ED M I love this cult film. I love the saga actually Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/30/24 Full Review Richard F An absolutely fantastic movie for any fan of the Vampire genre. The movie is a well crafted love letter to anyone who played Vampire: The Masquerade or routinely went to Goth Clubs to dance to Sisters of Mercy.The fight scenes are solid. The fact that Myth Busters went after one of the scenes is a testament to the cultural impact of the movie. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/29/24 Full Review Eva G One of the best films ever made. Really underestimated.The film combines gothic vampire vibes with modern artillery and technology.Love the story and concept overall. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review John S Kate has created an unforgettable and inspiring character. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/24 Full Review KerryWhite's S Rating: 8/10. 80/100 Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Giorgio S Pretty decent,I've watched this because the director is making a John Wick spin-off and I want to see what I can expect.It's slow and the sets feels repetitive and there's a scene that doesn't make any sense.The action is good and the photography fits the tone of the movie,and the action is amazing.The biggest expectation set by this is the main character.Selene is fantastic and extremly hot,and I expect the same standard for Ana De Armas's character. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/20/24 Full Review Read all reviews

Underworld

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Cast & Crew

Len Wiseman Director Kate Beckinsale Selene Scott Speedman Michael Colvin Michael Sheen Lucian Shane Brolly Kraven Bill Nighy Viktor
Show Less Cast & Crew Show More Cast & Crew

Movie Clips

View All videos

Underworld

Underworld: Official Clip - It Was You Underworld: Official Clip - It Was You 2:06 Underworld: Official Clip - Whip vs. Werewolf Underworld: Official Clip - Whip vs. Werewolf 1:47 Underworld: Official Clip - Reawakening an Elder Underworld: Official Clip - Reawakening an Elder 2:01 Underworld: Official Clip - Bearing Witness Underworld: Official Clip - Bearing Witness 2:12 Underworld: Official Clip - Why Are They After You? Underworld: Official Clip - Why Are They After You? 2:10 Underworld: Official Clip - Splitting Headache Underworld: Official Clip - Splitting Headache 2:00 View more videos

More Like This

View All Best Movies to Stream at Home

Underworld: Awakening 25% 62% Underworld: Awakening Underworld: Blood Wars 21% 49% Underworld: Blood Wars TRAILER for Underworld: Blood Wars Underworld: Evolution 17% 72% Underworld: Evolution Underworld: Rise of the Lycans 29% 63% Underworld: Rise of the Lycans Blade II 57% 68% Blade II Discover more movies and TV shows. View More

Related Movie News

View All Related Movie News
New on Netflix in July 2021 “Rotten Tomatoes Is Wrong” about… Underworld 87 Fearless Women Movie Heroes Who Inspire Us

Videos

View All videos

Underworld

Preview: Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong About... Underworld Preview: Rotten Tomatoes is Wrong About... Underworld 3:10 Underworld: Official Clip - Bite Him! Underworld: Official Clip - Bite Him! 1:57 Underworld: Official Clip - Selene Rescues Michael Underworld: Official Clip - Selene Rescues Michael 2:07 View more videos

Photos

View All Underworld photos

Underworld

Underworld (2003) Underworld (2003) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Under cover of night, vampires engage in an age-old battle with their sworn enemies, the Lycans, a clan of violent werewolves. Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire orphaned in the wake of a bloody Lycan attack, works for the vampire clan as a trained killer. When the Lycans take a mysterious interest in Michael Corvin (Scott Speedman), an exceptional mortal doctor, Selene struggles to save him from Lucian (Michael Sheen), a ruthless Lycan leader hellbent on ending the vampire bloodline.

Director
Len Wiseman

Producer
Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Richard S. Wright

Screenwriter
Danny McBride, Kevin Grevioux, Danny McBride, Len Wiseman

Distributor
Screen Gems

Production Co
Lakeshore Entertainment, Screen Gems, Subterranean Productions LLC

Rating
R (Strong Gore|Some Language|Strong Violence)

Genre
Fantasy, Action, Horror

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 19, 2003, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012

Box Office (Gross USA)
$51.5M

Runtime
2h 1m

Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
Watch Now on
Underworld | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

References

Top Articles
Latest Posts
Article information

Author: Sen. Ignacio Ratke

Last Updated:

Views: 5526

Rating: 4.6 / 5 (76 voted)

Reviews: 91% of readers found this page helpful

Author information

Name: Sen. Ignacio Ratke

Birthday: 1999-05-27

Address: Apt. 171 8116 Bailey Via, Roberthaven, GA 58289

Phone: +2585395768220

Job: Lead Liaison

Hobby: Lockpicking, LARPing, Lego building, Lapidary, Macrame, Book restoration, Bodybuilding

Introduction: My name is Sen. Ignacio Ratke, I am a adventurous, zealous, outstanding, agreeable, precious, excited, gifted person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.